Roadmap out for environmental education, sustainable development at WEEC2024
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Roadmap, a high-level plan outlining global recommendations to bolster Environmental Education (EE) and...
solutions by stc, Devoteam ink MoU
The aim is to foster avenues for collaboration in technology.
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Invictus listed on ADX’s Growth Market
Invictus Investment specializes in agro-food commodities, raw materials.
- The company was established in Jebel Ali Free Zone in 2014 to manage raw material import requirements for large manufacturers in Sudan.
- The company also operates Invictus Trading FZE, a fully owned subsidiary whose activities include non-manufactured precious metals trading.
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Ocean-based climate solutions important, says UAE Minister
UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri said that leveraging nature-based solutions, especially blue carbon...
- The UAE minister says leveraging nature-based solutions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change is vital
- She says important to explore ways to tackle marine pollution from land- and sea-based sources
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Qatar trade balance surplus surged 120 percent in May
The year-on-year increase in total exports was mainly due to higher exports of petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons reaching...
- The total exports of goods (including exports of goods of domestic origin and re-exports) amounted to around QR 45.3 billion.
- The imports of goods in May 2022 amounted to around QR 8.8 billion, showing an increase of 5.5 percent compared to May 2021.
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Etihad Air expected to fly 2.7m passengers over summer months: CEO
Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi International Airport are preparing to welcome 2.7 million network passengers over the summer months, following...
- Over 1.4 million passengers will depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport, including 330,000 local joiners.
- Guests would check in online, use the Verified to Fly service to submit any Covid-related documents for approval.
Geostrategy
UAE presents national report on spent nuclear fuel to IAEA
The United Arab Emirates has presented its Fourth National Report on spent nuclear fuel, radioactive waste management at the International...
- The national report describes the legislative and regulatory measures taken by the UAE to meet its obligations
- The report also addresses options in regards to spent fuel and radioactive waste management
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Schneider, ADH sign MoU
They will collaborate on a number of projects within Egypt and beyond.
- Utilizing and building EcoStruxure platforms will be the cornerstone of these collaborations, said a Schneider executive.
- He said these platforms are designed to enable the use of innovations like the Internet of Things.
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SAFEEN acquires two Supramax vessels
The firm says there is high demand for maritime services.
- Since being acquired, these ships have been deployed as part of a collaboration between SAFEEN Feeders and Saif Powertec Limited.
- SAFEEN Feeders provides feeder and dry bulk services linking Abu Dhabi to ports serving the UAE, the broader Gulf region, and the Indian Sub-Continent.
Oman, Egypt to find ways to establish Joint Investment Fund
In a joint statement, the two countries directed their respective competent authorities to discuss investment opportunities in various fields.
- In a joint statement, the two countries directed their respective competent authorities to discuss investment opportunities in various fields
- They also discussed investment opportunities in various fields, especially energy and renewable energy projects, industry, health and pharmaceutical industries
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Stan Chart unveils API in KSA
The British company aims to ensure data security.
- Thanks to the new interface, clients and partners will be able to share and integrate data securely
- The kingdom, in line with Saudi Vision 2030, aims to become a regional digital hub
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UAE lends helping hand to Africa through credit lines
A line of credit of US$20 million will be opened between ADEX and ECOWAS to boost cooperation and raise the...
- A line of credit of US$20 million will be opened between the two entities enhancing cooperation and increasing the volume of trade
- The agreement was signed virtually by Khalil Al Mansoori, Acting Director-General of ADEX, and Dr. George Agyekum Donkor of EBID
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Algeria’s Sonatrach starts production in new gas field
The company announced the completion of production of the Tinrhert gas field at the end of November 2022.
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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to jointly develop Al-Durra gas field
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—Saudi Arabia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kuwait on Sunday to develop Al-Durra gas field...
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GCC vows to unify stance of global environment issues
The Gulf countries have highlighted the importance of coordinating and unifying the stances of the regional bloc in all international...
- The Gulf countries have highlighted the importance of coordinating and unifying the stances of the regional bloc in all international environmental forums
- The meeeting of GCC ministers responsible for environmental affairs in their respective countries was chaired by Oman's Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Amri
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UAE launches Arab world’s first ever lunar rover, will land in April 2023
Dubai, UAE - The Arab world's first lunar rover successfully took off to space on Sunday. The UAE-built Rashid Rover...
- The UAE became the first Arab country and the fourth country globally to land on the lunar surface after the United States, Soviet Union, and China.
- The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) said once launched, the integrated spacecraft will take a low-energy route to the moon.
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UN says right environment policies can generate 20 million jobs
“It is critical that as we scale up the use of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) we make sure we do not...
- Nature-based solutions aim to protect, restore, and sustainably manage waters and marine ecosystems.
- New Green Jobs for Youth Pact, launched by ILO and UNEP at COP27, aims to create one million new green jobs.